Removal of livestock before ownership inspection prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor

It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person bringing livestock to a licensed livestock auction for the purpose of sale, or any person on such person's behalf, to remove the livestock from the market, if a hold has been placed on the livestock pursuant to § 40-21-12 , until evidence of ownership is furnished to the inspector or arrangements suitable to the board have been made. Source: SL 1991, ch 335, § 5.